Japan had long maintained deep economic ties with both China and the United States. Recent trade tensions may challenge that approach. ( read original story ...)
Cantor nears $3 billion crypto venture with SoftBank and Tether, FT reports
Brandon Lutnick, son of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and chair of brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald, is partnering with SoftBank , Tether and Bitfinex to create a multibillion-dollar bitcoin acquisition vehicle,
Bitcoin Tops $91K as Trade Optimism Fuels Crypto Rally But Demand Headwinds Remain
Altcoins led by ETH, DOGE, SUI followed BTC higher as Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments on U.S.-China trade boosted risk appetite.
Stocks, dollar rebound in Asia as Trump steps back
Stock markets were enjoying a much-needed relief rally in Asia on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he had no plans to fire the head of the Federal Reserve, and hinted at lower tariffs for China.
BYD to enter Japan’s ‘mini’ EV segment in 2026
TOKYO -- Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is preparing to enter the Japanese market for lightweight minicars, which is dominated by domestic manufacturers, as early as 2026, Nikkei has learned.
charter flights exclusive entry passages celebratory performances…ACLE 2 Team’s eyes are on J-League World Cup-class support
League's 'special support' is drawing attention. The J-League is Kawasaki Frontale and Yokohama F, who will play in the ACLE quarterfinals tournament starting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the 26th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity shrinks on tariff woes, services perk up, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity shrank for the tenth consecutive month in April as confidence among manufacturers dived to almost 5-year lows, dented by worries about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff ... ( read original story ...)
City of Yokohama, Japan will be the next host for ‘Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF).’
UNESCAP is holding an international conference, one of the largest multi-stakeholder meetings in the Asia-Pacific region, which will be held in 2027 Masahiro Nishikawa City of Yokohama, Representative ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s ‘Earth Mart’ showcases food tech, plans 25-year pickled plum coupons
OSAKA -- "Earth Mart," a pavilion at this year's World Expo in Osaka, is aiming to explore "new ways of eating" together with visitors through a visua･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s clay-court season starts with loss in Madrid; Nadal says he doesn’t miss tennis
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka crashed out of the Madrid Open in the first round on Tuesday with a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 defeat by Lucia Bronzetti. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s clay-court season starts with a loss in 1st round of Madrid Open
Naomi Osaka’s clay-court season started with a loss in the first round of the Madrid Open against Lucia Bronzetti. ( read original story ...)
Job Cuts and Japan Talks: A Trump Trade War Status Check
Caveats: It’s still very early in Trump’s global trade war. And a company could theoretically blame the tariffs publicly for reductions it had planned before he took office. Watch for Securities and ... ( read original story ...)
Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg reveals plans for crypto giant’s next act
Peter Mintzberg is the CEO of one of the world's most famous crypto brands—but, even within the industry, he is not a familiar name. Unlike his predecessor at Grayscale, who was a fixture of TV and social media,
Toyota-Daimler push for truck merger fueled by hydrogen ambitions
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor and Daimler Truck are closing in on merging their commercial vehicles subsidiaries after nearly two years thanks largely to a shared quest to promote hydrogen fuel. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles’ Coach Reveals the Gymnast Suffered from ‘Twisties’ Years Before Pulling Out of Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles dealt with the 'twisties' five years before the disorienting condition upended her performance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, her longtime coach Aimee Boorman revealed in her new book. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan move closer to outline of trade deal, source says
The United States and Japan are moving closer to an interim arrangement on trade, but many of the biggest issues are being put off, according to a person familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)